Prime Minister Ismail Sabri’s office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia. He may call a snap general election in the third quarter of 2022. Photo: AP
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri’s office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia. He may call a snap general election in the third quarter of 2022. Photo: AP
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This Week in Asia /  Politics

As Malaysia mulls snap election, is Anwar Ibrahim’s PKR heading in a new direction?

  • The reformist PKR has stuttered at multiple by-elections, been beset by defections and its leader Anwar Ibrahim has faced calls to step aside
  • Upset victory of maverick Rafizi Ramli, for PKR deputy, suggests party is seeking a change, analysts say

Hadi Azmi
Hadi Azmi

Updated: 9:22am, 31 May, 2022

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Prime Minister Ismail Sabri’s office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia. He may call a snap general election in the third quarter of 2022. Photo: AP
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri’s office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia. He may call a snap general election in the third quarter of 2022. Photo: AP
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